Agenda

Aug

12

Fri

The Brownton Lions are sponsoring the Annual Brownton Corn Feed and Pedal Pull on Friday, August 12th at the Brownton Community Center. Serving from 5-7pmor until corn is gone. Tickets are $5 for ages 13 & up, $2 for ages 6 – 12 and free for children 5 and under. There will be a kids pedal pull at 7pmwith registration starting at 6:30pm. Volunteers are needed to husk corn at 1pmin the city park on that day.

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5:00 pm

Brownton Corn Feed and Pedal Pull

Aug

13

Sat

You are invited to Darwin’s Twine Ball Celebration on Saturday, Aug 13th. The Twine Ball Breakfast is from 8-10 am at All Saints Lutheran Church for $7, along with the Twine Ball Carnival from 8a-11:30 am also at the church. Fun for adults and children…Games, Snacks, Drinks…Everything is $1.

Music in the Plato Park is coming up Thursday, Aug 18th from 4-7 pm. Music by the Rev Brian Brosz, Stoney Point Musicians, and Elmer Howe. The Plato Lions are serving Pork Burgers, Beans and more. Proceeds go to local projects.

Aug

21

Sun

You are invited to join the fun at St. Andrew’s Fun Fest on Sunday, August 21st in Fairfax. Mass at 9:30 am with music by St. A’s Polkateers. Deed Fried Chicken Dinner served from 10:30a-1p. Adults are $11, Children (5-10) are $5, and under 5 is free. You can also take part in afternoon music, raffle tickets, games, and much more! Join them for a Sunday of Fun!

St. John Lutheran Church of Hollywood is hosting their 30th annual Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, August 21st from 11a-2p. Serving Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Corn, and more! Tickets are $10 for adults in advance, $11 at the door, Children 5-11 are $5, and 4 and under are free.

Everyone is invited to a new event at Minnesota Pioneer Park in Annandale on Sunday, August 21. On Sunday Funday from 11-3, park visitors can enjoy a grilled pork chop meal, listen to a live band playing country, bluegrass, and variety music, feel the country atmosphere of tractor-pulled wagon rides around the grounds, have the chance to win prizes in free drawings, and tour the more than 20 buildings with historical displays. Cost of the pork chop meal is $8. In addition ice cream, hot dogs, and other refreshments will be available. Gate admission is only $2.

The First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glencoe is hosting their Fish Boil Dinner on Sunday, Aug 21st from 11:30a-1p. Serving Pollack, Potatoes, Cole Slaw and more for a Free Will Donation. Proceeds go to the Orphan Grain Train.

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11:30 am

Fish Boil Dinner

Aug

22

Mon

Minnesotans are invited to learn about the historic Minnesota State Capitol Restoration Project with a behind-the-scenes presentation by Commissioner Matt Massman of the Department of Administration. The event will be held at the McLeod County Historical Society on Monday, August 22, 5:30 p.m. This free event is a great opportunity for local residents to see the transformation in process, including marble carving, fine-art conservation, decorative painting restoration, and construction on a grand scale, as well as a first look at the new and expanded public spaces.

Aug

26

Fri

Oak Heights Covenant Church is holding their annual Tent Revival on August 26-28th. Tent opens at 6 pm each night with Complimentary Refreshments, Service is at 6:30 pm. On Friday night, it’s God and Country Night with Patrioti Music, Testimonies, a Bonfire, and Evangelist David Sommerdorf. Saturday it’s Bluegrass Night with Blue Grass Music, Testimonies, Bonfire, The Christian Motorcycle Association, and Evangelist David Sommerdorf. On Sunday, it’s Music and A message from the Chancellors Quartet Southern Gospel Group. Everyone is welcome, free admission.

Sep

1

Thu

Gopher Campfire Club is holding their Fall Firearms Safety Class starting Sept. 1st from 6-9 pm. The class is open to Boys and Girls ages 11 and older. Class size is limited so sign up early. Cost is $15, half to Gopher Campfire, the other half to the MN DNR. Must attend all three classes to get certified. Reserve a spot by emailing Brian at schmelingoil@gmail.com

The Hutchinson HS Football Team is hosting Tackle Cancer Night for their Season Opener, Thursday, Sept. 1st at home vs. Becker. Enjoy a Phoenix Drumline Performance at halftime, and other activities benefitting the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund.

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7:00 pm

Tackle Cancer Game

Sep

3

Sat

The Gethsemane Lutheran Church of Dassel has their Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Sept. 3rd after the Red Rooster Days Parade. Get a BBQ Sandwich, Chips, Pie, Ice Cream and beverage for a free will offering. Everyone is welcome!

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3:30 pm

Ice Cream Social

Sep

4

Sun

The Sew Friendly Quilt Guild is hosting their 2016 Quit Show at the Dassel Covenant Church on Sunday, Sept 4th from 2-5 pm and Monday, Sept. 5th from 9a-5p. See over 100 Quilts displayed, Demonstrations, Craft Corners and more!

Sep

7

Wed

St. John’s Catholic Church in Hector is having their 18th annual Turkey Supper on Wednesday, Sept. 7th serving from 4-7 pm. Take Outs available. Menu includes Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Coleslaw and more. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-10, and a $45 maximum per family.

There is a Food for Kidz Packaging Event on Wednesday, September 7 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. The Event open to everyone of all ages. You will Work as teams in packaging nutritious meals for hungry children and their families. A light lunch is provided during the event. Come at any time and stay as long as you want.

Sep

10

Sat

The Renville County Historical Society is hosting their 2nd annual Patriotic Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 10th from 9-11 am at the Museum Grounds in Morton. Free Will Donations go to the Museum and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group of Renville County. The Museum will also feature an open house with free admission that day from 10a-4p.

A special event for those who love the outdoors will be held at the Gopher Campfire Club onSaturday, September 10th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event is an outreach of area Churches and the Christian Deer Hunters Association that includes an Annie Oakley Shoot, a Pistol range, as well as Little Crow Archery will be there with 3D targets. Cost for the day which includes door prizes, a guest speaker, and lunch is only $10 ($15 day of the event) age 17 and under free with an adult. For more information contact Mike Graham (320)552-1735 or Randy Forcier (612)418-5326.

St. Anastasia’s Fall Festival is coming up Sept. 10th and 11th in Hutchinson. Saturday it’s Mass at 4:30 pm, Outdoor Social at 5:30 pm with Food, Music, Store, Auctions and more. Sunday it’s a Polka Mass at 10:30 am, Chicken Dinner from 11a-2p ($10 for adults $5 for Kids 10 and under, 4 and under free), and Festival from 11a-4p. At the Festival is Food and Entertainment, Games, Raffles, Book and Media Sale, Bingo and more.

The 5th annual Antique Iron Run is coming up on September 10th, leaving at 11:30 am from the Eagles Club in Litchfield. The Run is for all motorcycles, but ones 1983 and older will lead the ride. Prizes are given out. Any questions contact Richard at 320-295-1017.

The 5th annual Central MN Sportsman’s Alliance Chapter of CPA has their banquet on Saturday, Sept 10th at the Brownton Community Center. Doors open at 3:30 pm, Dinner at 6 pm. Enjoy Games, Raffle, Social Hour, Live Auction and more. For more info contact Wendy or Scott 320-282-3912 or 320-223-1858

St. Ignatius Parish of Annandale is having their Festival on Saturday, September 10, Starting with a Polka Mass at 4 p.m. followed by a German Dinner, Bingo, Bake Sale, Cake Walk, Games for the kids and Cash Raffle $20.00 a chance.

The Sons of Norway invite you to a Hobo Soup Supper to learn the Tips and Tricks for Traveling to Scandinavia presented by Cliff and Bonnie Eng on Saturday, September 10th at 5:30p at CrossPoint Church in Hutchinson. Bring a can of your favorite soup. For more information email Gabra Lokken at sofnhutchinson@yahoo.com.